Ask HN: Why do people still use Stripe?

Hi HN, This is not ranting, it’s a genuine question, I’m seeing too many people complaining about stripe effectively stealing their business money or holding it hostage for unresonable excuses, it seems to me like using stripe now is like gambling with your business. As far as I know, Stripe services is not unique and dozens of alternatives exist out there, so I wonder what makes it a valid option with all the risk it brings to businesses, it would make more sense to me if Stripe is bankrupt by now. I know there is probably a good answer to my question but I can’t really find it.
Story Published at: January 6, 2023 at 11:13AM